Kishtwar, March 26: – Vice President JKPCC and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of life in the unfortunate landslide incident in which two grils including Sameena Bano (15), daughter of Chowdhary Mohammad Amin and Begha Banoo (15), daughter of Chowdhary Abdullah, both residents of Barnadi Sigdi area of Mugalmaidan Tehsil died when a landslide hit two girls, killing them on the spot.

Saroori conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the family members of bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls besides this place for them in heaven.

He assured all possible assistance to the kin’s of the deceased’s. Also Mr. Saroori has directed DC Kishtwar for releasing immediate ex-gratia relief in favour of the family members of those who have lost their lives and providing every possible help to them. Rs. 5 thousands each to the victim’s family members under Red Cross have been released and also Rs. 1 lakh each will be provided to each victim.

Saroori have also appealed to Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to immediately release Rs. 5 lakhs ex-gratia relief in favour of next kin of the deceased’s. It is to mention here both the triggered girls along with two others had gone to graze their cattle in the area and all of sudden, a landslide trigger from the nearby rocks as a result of which two among the four girls died on spot while the two others had a miraculous escape.

Meanwhile G.M. Saroori have also condoled the sad demises of Master Mohd Ramzan Malik a resident of Maliknar Chatroo and AEE REW wing of RDD Kishtwar, Bishan Lal, a resident of Padder in Kishtwar who died last intervening night after he fallen from the stairs of first floor of CMG hotel near veterinary hospital Kishtwar..

Saroori has described the demise of Master Mohd Ramzan Malik a great loss to the Maliknar Chatroo as he was honest and noble human being and calling the late officer Bishan Lal most dedicated and efficient officer. He recalled his association with late Master Ramzan Malik & late Bishan Lal and said that they belonged to a humble background and rose on account of their unprecedented hard work.

Mr. Saroori has extended sympathies and solidarity with the bereaved families on this irreparable loss and prayed for peace to the departed souls.